Grade 5 · Language Arts

Listening and Speaking

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Essential Learning Outcomes

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

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The learner will explore, use, and critically apply oral language for pleasure, personal growth, to foster relationships and to develop an appreciation and celebration of culture and of oral languages.

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Specific Curriculum Outcomes

LANG-G5-LS-SCO1Clarify opinions by responding to the questions and ideas of others using evidence to support thinking.
LANG-G5-LS-SCO2Use intonation, tone, and expression to communicate ideas and feelings in various situations considering audience and purpose.
LANG-G5-LS-SCO3Discuss news, current events, opinions, feelings, strengths, challenges, future jobs, and hopes in class discussions.
LANG-G5-LS-SCO4Reflect on strengths as listeners and speakers, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate helpful oral communication strategies.

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LANG-G5-LS-SCO5Participate as active listeners by identifying main points, determining sequence of events, giving accurate accounts, and taking notes.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO6Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner using relevant facts and descriptive details.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO7Follow agreed-upon discussion rules and carry out assigned roles.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO8Create or use visual aids such as graphics and sound to enhance presentations.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO9Use appropriate facial expressions and gestures to support or dramatize messages.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO10Adapt speech to different contexts and tasks using formal English when appropriate.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO11Orally present an argument or perspective.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO12Create and participate in mini debates or speeches using persuasive techniques.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO13Identify reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support points.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO14Respond to and give sequential multistep directions with increasing detail.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO15Listen critically to identify persuasive techniques used in advertisements.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO16Critically listen to ideas and perspectives in collaborative learning situations.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO17Adjust language level to suit specific communication situations.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO18Reflect critically on oral presentations and evaluate the speaker’s perspective.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO19Make language choices that show sensitivity and respect for others’ ideas and experiences.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO20Listen to understand and respond appropriately in various situations and for various purposes.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO21Review key ideas expressed and draw conclusions based on discussion.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO22Engage in self and peer reflection on accuracy of information provided or identified.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO23Consider others’ responses and offer opinions supported with evidence.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO24Ask questions to check understanding, stay on topic, and link comments to others’ remarks.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO25Ask a speaker for clarification about subject matter.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO26Speak confidently in complete sentences using appropriate intonation and courteous expression.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO27Create age-appropriate media messages such as videos, podcasts, or advertisements focusing on effectiveness.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO28Converse and collaborate respectfully considering cultural contexts, audience, and purpose.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO29Explain ideas and opinions with supporting details and respond to questions.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO30Speak clearly using appropriate volume, pitch, pace, modulation, and gestures.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO31Distinguish between Standard English and nonstandard Caribbean varieties.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO32Use complex sentences with specific vocabulary and style in oral presentations.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO33Use figurative and metaphorical language in oral presentations.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO34Interpret meanings of words in context.

LANG-G5-LS-SCO35Paraphrase portions of text read aloud or information presented in diverse media formats.